Abstract:

The 12 professional nurses were specifically trained to manage and follow up the patients with chronic respiratory disease. Two parts of theoretical training and clinical practice were included in the training which lasted for 3 months. The contents included definition and assessment of asthma and COPD,treatment,medication,physical activity,safety issues,lifestyle,family non-invasive ventilation,and airway clearance therapy. In addition,contents related to health education skills such as powerpoint preparation,teaching skills,preparation of research proposal,instrument development and its psychometric properties evaluation were also covered. The professional nurses were required to be placed in the clinical practice for 6 months and complete management of 50 cases per month. After they were qualified after the training,the hospital presented certificates to them. These nurses joined in the respiratory clinics and wards to provide education of self-management,medication,psychological support,safety,and family oxygen treatment. This approach has achieved certain effects which improved patients' disease self-management level and promoted the development of respiratory specialized nursing.

Key words: Chronic Disease, Pulmonary Disease,Chronic Obstructive, Asthma, Inservice Training, Professional nurse, Patient Care Management